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2007 Mini Cooper, Cooper S (Mk II) officially unveiled

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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/14/2007-mini-cooper-cooper-s-mk-ii-unveiled/
BMW has released official images of the 2007 Mini Cooper (Mk II). As previously reported, the car will be offered in Mini Cooper (120 hp) and Cooper S (175 hp) guise. Both cars are powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine. The Mini Cooper reaches its peak 120 horsepower output at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm. It features Valvetronic technology for an added edge over the previous model. The turbocharged Cooper S makes 175 hp at 5,500 rpm, and peak torque of 177 lb-ft comes at just 1,600 rpm. While the 2.76-inch-longer exterior is mostly evolutionary, BMW describes the new interior as "revolutionary." For increased safety, curtain airbags now protect all passengers. More details are expected soon. For now, have a look at the gallery after the jump?
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Originally posted by: Jeraden
I can't see a single exterior difference between this and the current models. I own a 2005 s-model.
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Turn signal in the head light, the hood is pushed out a bit in the front, new rear fogs, the lower part of the boot is slightly flatter, the top is slightly more angled. But yeah, there wasn't much done, I think it's mainly for the new european hood requirements.

EDIT: Good luck changing that radio :Q
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: Jeraden
I can't see a single exterior difference between this and the current models. I own a 2005 s-model.
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Turn signal in the head light, the hood is pushed out a bit in the front, new rear fogs, the lower part of the boot is slightly flatter, the top is slightly more angled. But yeah, there wasn't much done, I think it's mainly for the new european hood requirements.

EDIT: Good luck changing that radio :Q
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What do you mean by the European hood requirements?
 
Originally posted by: logic1485
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: Jeraden
I can't see a single exterior difference between this and the current models. I own a 2005 s-model.
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Turn signal in the head light, the hood is pushed out a bit in the front, new rear fogs, the lower part of the boot is slightly flatter, the top is slightly more angled. But yeah, there wasn't much done, I think it's mainly for the new european hood requirements.

EDIT: Good luck changing that radio :Q
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What do you mean by the European hood requirements?
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As oc Oct. 05 the EU has been rating cars against pedistrian accidents as well as normal crashes, and the current MINI gets poor results: http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=112

Here is a story of the legislation: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A12616-2005Feb9?language=printer
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: Jeraden
I can't see a single exterior difference between this and the current models. I own a 2005 s-model.
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Turn signal in the head light, the hood is pushed out a bit in the front, new rear fogs, the lower part of the boot is slightly flatter, the top is slightly more angled. But yeah, there wasn't much done, I think it's mainly for the new european hood requirements.

EDIT: Good luck changing that radio :Q
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Rear fogs? 😕
 
Originally posted by: Jeraden
I can't see a single exterior difference between this and the current models. I own a 2005 s-model.
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how do you like it? i have heard that they are amazing at handling with speed. although, i think a co-worker was BSing me because he said it could handle 135mph corners with ease...obviously this is a weak turn 😛
 
From TCL:

DenverMINI]
The big news is the weight reduction

R56 Cooper: 2343 lbs (manual) / 2508 lbs (auto)
R50 Cooper: 2524 lbs (manual) / 2557 lbs (auto)
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R56 Cooper Weight Savings: 181 lbs (manual) / 49 lbs (auto)


R56 Cooper S: 2486lbs (manual) /2651lbs (auto)
R53 Cooper S: 2678lbs (manual) / 2723lbs (auto)
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R56 Cooper S Weight Savings: 192 lbs (manual) / 72 lbs (auto)
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WOWOWOWOW!!
 
that cooper S manual is going to be a blast to drive


edit: holy jebus the jetta 1.8T is a fat pig of a car, 3155 pounds (was comparing to similarly powered cars that i currently drive, the 2800 pound SE-R and a jetta 1.8T). and holy balls that cooper S is going to rock the house
 
For those who currently drive the mini, how do you like the speedo in the center? Do you have to turn your head to read it?
 
Actually... that looks pretty good. I'm still in conflict over those headlights, but otherwise it looks great.
 
Those audio controls on the steering wheel look like they fell off a game controller.

Actually...the whole thing just screams Fisher Price/toy to me. A lot of really goofy plastic nobs and buttons.
 
Switched to a turbo huh? That'll be interesting I think. Still looks pretty much the same, but I'm impressed with the extra weight savings in addition to a little bit more power. I want one sooo bad.
 
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